State, county and municipal governments need revenue to provide services for their residents. To pay for schools, roads, maintenance, police and fire protection, among other things, revenue must be raised in the form of taxes. Though some may use income and sales tax as a form of revenue collection, property […]
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Storage Solutions to Maximize Your Space at Home
Many people prefer living in the city because it is convenient, especially when they have to go to work or send their children to school. With that said, it is not surprising that many individuals and families are making the move to condo and apartment living since it is much […]
Use a Mortgage Note as a Great Way to Sell Property
Although the housing market is improving in many areas as values increase, obtaining a loan is still a challenge for a large number of people. Generally, banks continue to require high credit scores and decent down payments before giving loans to consumers looking to buy houses. For homeowners looking to make their […]
The Science Of Nutrition
The simplest questions, they say, require the most complicated answers. It’s this premise that has occupied American author Elton Alvaro for more than two decades. Alvaro made the kitchen his laboratory, breaking with traditional thinking and taking a scientific approach to questions ranging from what makes souffles rise (and fall) […]
Top Three Green Cities in North America
While some might think that air pollution is on the rise in metropolitan areas like New York City or Chicago, you might be surprised to find out that the city that wins the crown for the deadliest air quality is actually Bakersfield, California. According to the Weather Channel, five out […]
How to Prevent PC Overheating
Overheating computers is probably as normal as having a headache or a stomachache on certain days. However, if your computer overheats daily or your computer instantly shuts down when it can’t handle the heat level anymore, then it may be a good time to start checking your computer. Whether it’s […]
Family Days Out in San Francisco
San Francisco turns into a wonderful city for families during the spring and summer. The weather is perfect with sunny skies and beautiful days; it really sets the perfect scene for a family vacation. San Francisco has it all whether you have teenagers, school kids, or toddlers, there’s something for […]
Auto Insurance Minimums
Every state or locality has their own requirements for the minimum amount of car insurance a person needs to carry in order for them to cover themselves and others in the event of an accident. For many people, carrying the minimum is standard because it is the most affordable way […]
A Senior Caregiver’s To-Do List
When you’re a caregiver, you have to expect the unexpected, especially when you’re taking care of an elderly patient. There are more than 50 million caregivers providing home care for the weak and elderly during any given year. To make things more hectic, only 25% of all U.S households are […]
Is It Possible Surviving on Beer and Alcoholic Beverages?
Whenever I go out hiking or camping with my friends, I always make it a point to bring some extra cans of beer. Yes, I drink most of the stuff but I also leave a few in case of emergencies. When disaster strikes without warning, you are most likely forced […]
Recommended Notebooks for Website Design
When it comes to mobile computing, laptop computers take the cake. While the smartphone era is before us, when it comes to website design and development and you are always on the go, having a laptop computer is still the efficient way for website building. However, with so many notebooks […]
Why Going Green is Good for Your Business
When starting a new business–big or small–the green factor often takes a backseat. In fact, most of the time, budget, marketing and scope of the business usually take up majority of the planning process. What you don't know is that going green is actually good for your business. Here are […]